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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1967

Page

2

Laura Gardner 69 Former Portland Resident Dies in Old Orchard Beach

Laura Margaret Gardner wife of James Robert Gardner of Old Orchard Beach died Friday morning at a Portland hospital. Born in South Portland December 15 1897 she was a secretary for Maine Central Railroad and a bookkeeper at Cressey and Allen. Survived by two sisters and other relatives. Funeral 3 PM at 749 Congress St Portland. Interment Forest City Cemetery South Portland.

Old Orchard Beach Laura Margaret Gardner James Robert Gardner Odessa Ave Portland South Portland Norman H Ellen (Brackett) Cook Massachusetts Deering High School Maine Central Railroad Cressey and Allen Gardner University of Maine Extension Ocean Park North Congregational Church Meetinghouse Hill Women’s Fellowship Frank Florence) Siegers Topsham John T Frances) Lynch Gorham N.H Congress St Winston E. Clark Forest City Cemetery

Obituary for Mrs Lorriana Zimnicki of Biddeford

Mrs Lorriana A Zimnicki 48 of 141 May St Biddeford died last night in a Portland hospital Born June 24 1919 in Biddeford daughter of Damorese and Mary Couture Archambault Educated in Biddeford churches parishioner of St Marys Survived by two sons Stanley in Bristol Conn and Robert of Biddeford two daughters Theresa Coburn of Saco Andrea Sharpe of Springvale two brothers Edward Archambault of Wassaic NY Maurice Archambault of Biddeford five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces Services will be held from St Marys Church Tuesday at 9 am Interment in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call Sansoucy Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 10 pm and Sunday and Monday 2 4 and 7 10 pm.

Lorriana A. Zimnicki May St Biddeford Portland Damorese and Mary Couture Archambault St. Mary's Church Zimnicki Stanley Bristol Theresa Coburn Saco Andrea Sharpe Springvale Edward Archambault Wassaic N.J Maurice Archambault St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Sansoucy Funeral Home Stone St

Obituary: Cornelius H Timmons of Saco dies in Portland hospital

Cornelius H Timmons age 57 of 107 Common St Saco died in a Portland hospital. Born June 26 1910 in Athol Mass son of John and Mary Getchell Timmons he worked 30 years at New England Division Maremont Corp Saco. A WWII veteran and AMVETS member his survivors include a daughter Mrs David Barlous of Kennebunk three sisters Mrs Eva Wilson Mrs Albert Blouin and Mrs Roger Roscoe two grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with calling hours at Cote's Funeral Home in Saco tomorrow night and Monday.

Athol Mass John Mary Getchell Timmons Massachusetts New England Maremont Corp Saco Dupuis - Boucouval Amvets Owen-Davis David Barlous Kennebunk Eva Wilson Biddeford Albert Blouin Amesbury Roger Roscoe Old Orchard Beach Cote James Street

Horticultural credit mix up at Biddeford farm show

The strawberry on the Journal front page was grown by Milton Mouzas of 257 Alfred Street Biddeford. The credit wrongly went to Charles Cohen of Porter Street Biddeford.

Milton Mouzas Alfred St Biddeford Charles Cohen Porter Street

Den nett and Craig advertise at 365 Main Street Saco Maine

Local advertisement lists Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine with contact number 282 0562. It references Emond's Wuperel Home and names Frank X Emond and J P Conroy in the ad.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Dial Emond Wuperel Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Funeral services for Robert N. Dechene

Funeral services for Robert N. Dechene from St. Andre's Church scheduled Monday at 9 A.M. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home are Friday 7 to 10, and Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10.

Dechene Robert N St. Andre's Church Emond Funeral

Souliere Rites Planned For Biddeford Resident

George Souliere 72 a Biddeford resident died last night at a local hospital after a long illness. Born January 6 1895 in Thetford Mines P Q he was a machinist at Saco Lowell Shops and last worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard retiring seven years ago. He leaves a widow three sons two daughters three brothers two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral from St Josephs Church Monday at 8 am with calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home today and tomorrow.

St. Joseph’s Church Marie Labonte Souliere George Souliere Hampton N.H Lucien Souliere Pease Air Force Base Maurice Souliere The Christian Instruction Tokyo Japan Jeannette Lariviere Claire Bedard Reford Napoleon Ferdinand Alfred Souliere Biddeford Clara St. Laurent Milan P.Q Georgianna Goldwaite Bolduc Alfred St

Veterans groups meet at Funeral Home for Dechene prayers

All veterans organizations gather at the Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. to offer prayers for Robert N Dechene who was killed in Vietnam.

Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Robert N. Dechene Vietnam

York County Bar Racks to Honor World War I Veteran

Members of the York County Bar will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Bolduc's Funeral Home in Biddeford to pay respects to veteran George Souliere.

York County Bolduc Alfred St Biddeford George Souliere

Two Republican Women Picked For Committee

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Republican Town Finance Chairman Edith Gonne ville named Cynthia P. Michaud and Mildred B. Leonard to the finance committee at a Republican Town Committee meeting led by Attorney Richard Valentino at the town hall. Attendees noted county drive plans and the upcoming National Women's Conference in Boston, with a measure to renew enrollments urged by State Chairman Cyril Joly.

Old Orchard Beach Edith Gonneville Cynthia P. Michaud Mildred B. Leonard Richard Valentino Alley Beier Hilton Boston Josephine Keenan New York Harold Presley John T. McNeil

Portland Weather: Cloudy, Showers End. Cooling Night

Partly cloudy and cool tonight with lingering showers in the east portion. Lowest temperatures mostly in the 30s with scattered frost in the lowlands west portion. Sunday looks fair and warmer.

Portland

Local Patient At Webber Hospital In Biddeford

Mrs. Jeannette Roy of Sunset Avenue Biddeford is a medical patient at the Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Dr. Oscar W. Perreault of 30 South Street Biddeford left today for Montreal for the International Convention of French speaking Physicians.

Jeannette Roy Sunset Avenue Biddeford Webber Hospital Oscar W. Perreault South St Montreal

Youth religious groups schedule meetings in Kennebunk region

Various churches in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Saco, Biddeford, and Old Orchard Beach announce upcoming Youth Fellowship, School of Religion, and Junior and Senior Choir activities. Gatherings occur Sunday through Monday with times from 3:30 p m to 7 p m and locations at parish churches.

The Unitarian Universalist ‘Church Main Street Portland Road Kennebunk School of Religion High School of Religion St. Martha’s Kennebunkport St. Monica’s Kennebunk St. Mary’s, Wells Beach St. Martha’s Church Kennebunkport Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Saco United Baptist Church Old Orchard Beach St. John's-by-the-Sea Church

Biddeford Adult Evening School Opens Registration

Biddeford's Adult Evening School holds a general orientation and final registration session Monday at 7 p.m. in the Junior High School cafeteria. Director Joseph Wood urges all general and basic adult students to attend to set course times and locations. Courses offer credits toward diploma equivalency. high school graduates may enroll for college entrance credits. Classes run Sept 25 through Dec 14.

Biddeford Joseph Wood Wood

Secretary Pro Tem Serves At Meeting After Bunson Absence

Enrollment cards were distributed for the next meeting and a social hour followed. With Secretary Julie Bunson absent, Mrs. Leonard acted as secretary pro-tem for the session.

Julie Bunson Leonard

Escapee Pleads Guilty in Alfred Court. multiple cases noted

Roger E. Danis 25 of Biddeford pleads guilty in York County Superior Court to escaping jail on July 19 and is sentenced to three months after completing his current six month term for uttering a forged instrument. Raymond Nadeau 17 of Biddeford pleads guilty to nighttime break in and larceny at Farm Store and receives six months. another count at Cohen's Store is filed without plea. Donald Duranceau 21 of Saco waives appeal, pleads guilty to DUI, pays $150 fine. Other motions dismiss various charges for Thone, Webb, White, and Worrey.

Alfred — Roger E. Danis Biddeford York County Superior Court York County Danis James L. Reid Raymond Edward Nadeau Alfred Street Bidford Nadeau Charles Cohen Main St 10Th District Court George D. Varney Donald J. Duranceau Saco Donald J. Thone Kennebunk Thone Maine Gaynor D. Webb Old Orchard Beach Elwin L.white United States Herbert L. Worrey Portland Worrey

Critics challenge Johnson on Vietnam war worth the price

Critics question President Johnson’s claim that fighting to save South Vietnam from Communism justifies the costs. Gen Westmoreland says the South Vietnamese Army is not fully effective as desired. Air Force raids target North Vietnamese artillery near the DMZ. Sen Percy urges a new White House face toward a negotiated settlement. Reagan aids Kentucky Mississippi hopefuls. Romney lectures Haight Ashbury hipsters. Rio Grande Valley storm rain eases but flood risk remains. Steel piles up as trucker strike widens. Broadcasters strike. TV radio technicians push ABC. Sharie Ann Duncan remains in a yearlong coma. mother hopeful. Western ministers discuss Cuba measures. Gromyko cites Middle East in talks.

Johnson South Vietnam William C. Westmoreland U.S Demilitarized Zone GOP Charles H. Percy White House America Vietnam Ronald Reagan Kentucky Mississippi George Romney Rio Grande Valley American Broadcasting Co Colorado Sharie Ann Duncan

Waters Flood Nurturing Responders Provide Aid at Hospital

A volunteer team of men and boys including high school football players kept flood waters to a low level in a hospital using pumps buckets and sandbags. Chief Physician Dr. Charles Spencer praised their efforts saving women from giving birth in mud. The latest death was Jean Blackwell of Kingsville presumed drowned when a pickup was swamped near Alice. Two others died when a car plunged into a flooded creek in San Antonio. Many roads south of San Antonio remained blocked with few passable by heavy vehicles as thousands of refugees faced renewed danger from floodwaters rains and tornadoes spawned by the storm Beulah.

Charles Spencer Jean Blackwell Kingsville Alice San Antonio Beulah

White Puppy Found on Main Street in Saco

Saco police hold a young white puppy with a red collar found on Main Street last night. They say the owner may claim the pup at the police station.

Saco

Lina’s musical planned for Biddeford gymnasium stage

The Biddeford public school system will organize the orchestra with Charlotte Kostick directing makeup and pianist preparation. Sound and lighting are by Arthur Moreau with Danny Roberge assisting. Rotary Club members handle tickets and scenery while professional carpenters build props. Two temporary stages will be built and used in tandem. Rehearsals begin September 30 at West Point Pepperell Social Hall, with main stage work starting January 1, 1968. The production calls for extensive materials, costumes, and cardboard props. donations are welcomed. A preview of John Ray’s music hints at an exciting Bayou inspired show.

Biddeford Charlotte Kostick Arthur Moreau St. Francis College Danny Roberge Old Orchard Beach Ray Dick Sweeney Henry Tartre Rotary Club Lina Crosby West Point - Pepperell Inc Main Street John Ray Bayou Country

Church Reception for Former Pastor Durest Honors 45 Years

A 7 30 p m reception at South Gorham Baptist Church honors Rev Morley Durost a former Biddeford United Baptist Church pastor now leading South Gorham for 45 years in the ministry There will be no service at Biddeford United Baptist Church tomorrow night to maximize attendance.

Biddeford United Baptist Church Morley Durest South Gorham Baptist Church South Gorham Church Mr. Durost

4-H Auto program expands teen driver safety effort

National vehicle statistics spur the 4 H Cooperative Extension Service to launch an Automotive program for 14 to 19 year olds. Virginia and West Virginia run a 10 week Teen Mobile Club TV series. Firestone funds scholarships and youth activity leadership. Contact York County Extension at 324 2814 for enrollment details.

U.S National Safety Council Cooperative Extension Service Kentucky Virginia West Virginia Texas New Hampshire Lexington Edward T. Breathbill Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Carl D. Miller Firestone Sters York County Extension Office

Venezuela seeks Western curb on Cuba while Bolivian claim Guevara alive

U S backing pushes a fresh appeal against Havana to Western nations and Moscow as Cuba aids Castro. Johnson reiterates U S support for isolating Cuba at a Latin leaders luncheon. Bolivia's Walter Guevara Arze briefs on guerrillas claiming Che Guevara linked to Bolivian insurgents with questionable photographic proof.

U.S Venezuela Havana Moscow Castro Johnson Cuba White House North Vietnam South Vietnam USA Bolivia Walter Guevara Arze Ernesto Che’ Guevara Guevara O J Latin America

Patriots Face Bills In AFL Showdown In Buffalo

Boston Patriots travel to Buffalo for an AFL clash as they seek a fourth straight win over the Bills despite a rough start this season. Buffalo, off a 20-3 loss to Houston, hopes to spark an offense led by Tom Flores at quarterback.

Buffalo N.Y Boston Patriots Buffalo Bills Bills New York Houston Patriots Mike Holovak Boston Denver San Diego Oakland Art Graham Jim Nance Tom Flores Jack Kemp

Major League Leaders Polling Top AL and NL The Associated Press

The Associated Press lists leading players in batting and pitching for both leagues. Key figures include Yastrzemski and Killebrew in the AL with high batting averages and home runs, Clemente and Brock excelling in the NL, and Briles, Hughes, and Bunning leading pitching categories.

Associated Press Yastrzemski Bost F. Robinson Bast Killbrew Minn Millebrew Tovar Oliva Blair Balt Buford Chic Killebrew Campaneris K.C Horlen Santiago Lonborg McDowell Cleve National League Clemente Pitt Gonzalez Phil Abbor Atl Brock St.l Cepeda Wynn Houst Aaron Maits Apne Williams Pinson Cin Jaro Wills Morgan Ies Briles St. L Farrell Hughes Bunning Jenkins

Space symposium to study self from orbit August at Stanford

A three day Peaceful Uses of Space Symposium at Stanford University will examine the legal and technical implications of humans studying Earth from orbiting satellites. The event is cosponsored by Stanford Law School and Sylvania Electric.

LAW IN Palo Alto Calif Stanford University Stanford Law School Sylvania Electric

Trotters and Pacers Race Card With Entries and Purses

A detailed race card lists nine trotting and pacing races with purses from 400 to 700 dollars. Entries include Rebel Land Abbe New Day Somers Girl Philips Lassie Eyre Hal Von Fisherman Bonnie Bay Chris Forbes Golden Matador Inka Dinka Do Flashy Glow RD's Ike Grand Music Et ta Leo and more, across first to ninth races with jockeys and drivers such as Nason Parker Blaisdell Mattison Smith Blaisdell etc.

A .Nason F. Parker Somers Girl W. Mattison Philips Lassie J. Gerry Eyre Hal W. Pillsbury von Fisherman F. Smith Bonnie Bay R. Johnson Chris Forbes W.blaisdell F. Blake R. Cross Mercury L. Clough P. Lawrence J. Hassapelis D. Carlisle Jr Clever Conjurer T. Pondolfino S Ike Gina Proud Caroline P. Lawrence Prodenite F. Parker Till R. Tilbert Yankee Will W. Burke Pequoig Warrior T. Taylor Monmouth E. Gilman Pizon F. Edmunds Noble Dream A. Nason Billy Brooks W. Collins T. Racer Amossons Oscar H. Harp Wilma Lynn W. Silk Jr. Judson J. Gerry Miss Pin Moraka Mountain Victor Albert Reed G. Reed Ray Sampson P. Hill Master Jeff R. May

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Mrs Laura Gardner Lorriana Zimnicki Cornelius Timmons Cornelius H. Timmons Common St Shumway Funeral Service 3D Spring Street Philip H. Gross Sr Bernard Boudreau Harding St Women’s Fellowship of Christ Church Elwood R. Sleeper Ridgewood Circle Park Street Kennebunk High School Roxanna Chamberlin Theodore Chamberlin Mechanic Street Washington State College Machias Marlene Polito Joseph Polito Pleasant Street Plus-Gray School of Business Polito Stuart Miller Lloyd Jewett Ross Road Kennebunk Fire Department Howard Huff Committee Advent Christian Church Route 35 South Congregational Church Temple Street Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Methodist Youth Fellowship School Street Methodist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Wells Beach United Citiren United Church of Christ (Congregational Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Ogunquit Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship Saco Police Department Robert Foran Raymond Carter Donald C. Doyle J. Paul Mercier J. Paul Mer Cier Miss Alison Milne Police and Fire Commissioner Bryce Milne Alfred Court Washington Andrei A. Gromyko Middle East Waters Pats Trotters G& Pacers Rochester Fair Carey Bros. Jewelers Thacher Building Metropolitan Raymond C. Rousseau
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